The 20 Best Myotonic Dystrophy Doctors Near Me in San Diego, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Myotonic Dystrophy near San Diego, CA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology

    Regents Of The University Of California

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Adler is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Adler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Danon Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ulrika Birgersdotter is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Birgersdotter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy

    Office

    200 W Arbor Dr Ste 1B, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Melek Gundogdu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Gundogdu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

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    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dominic Ferrey is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ferrey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Regents Of The University Of California

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kurt Hoffmayer is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hoffmayer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Ectopic Heartbeat, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Family Medicine

    San Diego Family Care

    4290 Polk Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tonnia Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy

    The Neuron Clinic

    450 4th Ave, Suite 215, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Branko Huisa is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Huisa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Cardiology

    Office

    9434 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pam Taub is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Taub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Heart Failure, Familial Dysautonomia, High Cholesterol, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Pediatrics

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joan Le is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Myelomeningocele, Moebius Syndrome, and Tethered Cord Syndrome.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Physiatry

    Office

    9246 Lightwave Ave Ste 120, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Betty Liu is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Moebius Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Paraplegia, and Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type.

    Advanced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Advanced in Myotonic Dystrophy

    UC San Diego Health-4510 Executive Drive

    4510 Executive Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chamindra Laverty is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Laverty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Dysferlinopathy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, and X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy

    Kaiser Permanente Otay Mesa Medical Offices

    4650 Palm Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony Allen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stiff Person Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Cardiology

    Office

    9434 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcus Urey is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Urey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Amyloidosis, Heart Failure, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Family Medicine

    San Ysidro Health Center Pharmacy

    4004 Beyer Blvd, 
    San Ysidro, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eugene Rosenblatt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Ysidro, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Rosenblatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Family Medicine

    San Ysidro Health

    1666 Precision Park Ln, 
    San Ysidro, CA 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jefferson Hendrix is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Ysidro, California. Dr. Hendrix is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John-michael Li is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Foot Drop, Myasthenia Gravis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Myotonic Dystrophy?

    Myotonic dystrophy is part of a group of inherited disorders called muscular dystrophies. It is the most common form of muscular dystrophy that begins in adulthood.

    When should I see a Myotonic Dystrophy doctor near San Diego, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Myotonic Dystrophy doctor near San Diego, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Myotonic Dystrophy doctors near San Diego, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Myotonic Dystrophy doctors near San Diego, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Myotonic Dystrophy doctor near San Diego, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Myotonic Dystrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Myotonic Dystrophy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Myotonic Dystrophy doctor near San Diego, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Myotonic Dystrophy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Myotonic Dystrophy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Myotonic Dystrophy doctors near San Diego, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Myotonic Dystrophy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Myotonic Dystrophy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Myotonic Dystrophy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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